The Battle of Rakshasi-Tangadi is popularly known as the

The Battle of Rakshasi-Tangadi is popularly known as the

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The correct answer is A) Battle of Talikota.
The Battle of Rakshasi-Tangadi, fought on January 26, 1565, is popularly known as the Battle of Talikota. The battle was fought near the villages of Rakshasi and Tangadi, situated on the banks of the Krishna River, and is named after the plain between them, or after the town of Talikota which was the Sultanates’ base.
The Battle of Talikota was fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and the alliance of the Deccan Sultanates (Ahmednagar, Bijapur, Golconda, and Bidar). The battle resulted in a decisive defeat for the Vijayanagara Empire, leading to its eventual decline. The city of Vijayanagara (Hampi) was subsequently sacked and destroyed.
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